Beautiful Montara State Beach- one of many

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Location: Other San Francisco Properties, San Francisco, San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA (In Montara; 5 mi Half Moon Bay; 20 mi SanFrancisco & Airport)

Accommodations:  House, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 8-9)

This coastal home is in the small beachtown of Montara, blocks from the Pacific Ocean and minutes from the unspoilt beaches of Montara, Moss Beach, Half Moon Bay, San Gregorio, and Pescadero. Yet, it is only 30-minutes from San Francisco, and SF International Airport (SFO), the cities on the Peninsula (Palo Alto, Stanford, and San Mateo), wine country, and the cities of Santa Cruz/Monterey.

Situated next to open space, this light-filled, open house has great views of the woods and coastal mountains. The outdoor gardens with seating areas are home to hummingbirds, butterflies, and deer. It is a wonderful retreat for nature lovers, the professional traveler, or a memorable family holiday.

The house is fully furnished and equipped and was extensively remodelled 4 years ago. A marble floor entry leads upstairs to the main house with its oak/marble/tile floors. The open area living/dining room/kitchen is decorated with local artists' works; sliding doors open out to a large deck. The kitchen has all new appliances, blue-tiled counters, and a breakfast bar. There are four bedrooms, all with new linens. Three bedrooms upstairs and one downstairs. The master bedroom has a queen bed with memory foam topper/Egyptian cotton sheets and an elegant bathroom with an enclosed marble shower. The second bedroom has a queen bed with memory foam topper. The downstairs third bedroom has two XL-twin beds with memory foam mattresses. The fourth bedroom is a child's room with twin beds (one is a top bunk). The second hall bathroom has a bath/shower and is finished in blue/green porcelain and ocean glass tiles.

Nearby (2 mi), Princeton Harbor is a working harbor where you can buy your fish fresh or smoked, take a deep-sea fishing trip, or fish/crab from the pier. The protected beaches within the harbor are wonderful for children, and the bluff walks above provide views of the world-famous Mavericks surfing area, elegant cypresses, and pounding waves. A flat paved 14-mile long bicycle trail runs from the Harbor along the beaches past Half Moon Bay and other trails are to be found along the bluffs, and coastal mountains.

A short 10-min drive south will get you to the quaint, seaside town of Half Moon Bay with its galleries, restaurants, and golf courses. Enjoy the culinary talents of chefs at a host of restaurants, like the Navio at the Ritz-Carlton, or the award-winning Cetrella, or Zagat-rated Cafe Gibraltor, the old cliff hugging favorite, the Moss Beach Distillery or go to the 100-yr old Duarte's in Pescadero and order our local artichoke soup.

Further south are San Gregorio and Pescadero with their beautiful beaches, bird marshes and Pigeon Point Lighthouse. Ano Nuevo State Park is home to the famous Elephant Seals (Nov-Mar; reservations required). Sunny Santa Cruz has wonderful surfing beaches and Boardwalk is a short hour south. 20-min East you will find yourself in the redwoods, on Skyline Blvd with panoramic vistas overlooking the Peninsula. For those who want to explore further afield Napa/Sonoma Valley, Monterey Bay, Sacramento, and Sausalito/Stinson Beach/Muir Woods are easy day trips.

For families with children, the house is equipped with board games, books, videos, K-Nex, foosball, croquet, Bocce Ball. Close by are several world-reknown science/tech museums (Exploratorium/ San Jose Tech Museum), the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, Great America, etc.

NOTES: A deposit of $500 to place and guarantee your reservation is applied towards the total. Our live-in caretaker resides in a separate apartment with a separate entrance in the downstairs rear of the house.

Please check my availability calendar before making an inquiry. Thank you!

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Dryer
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • CD Player
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
• Other Amenities
  • VCR/DVD Player, Apple Computer & Cable Internet, Refrigerator/Freezer, All linens provided
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Shopping
  • Restaurants
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Surfing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
• Other Activities
  • Local- Beaches, Wildlife Viewing (marine reserves, seals, whales, elephant seals), Biking (easy trails or mountainous), Fishing/Crabbing, Music Venues, Within 30-60 min, Sightseeing in San Francisco, Sausalito, Santa Cruz, Berkeley, or the cities of the Peninsula, Plus Worldclass Museums/Theatre/Music, Children's activities abound- Science/Tech museums, Waterworld, Great America, An Easy Day Trip- Sonoma/Napa, Monterey, Sacramento

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Jan 5 through May 15, 20- $1600/week, inclusive; $300/night (4-night stay minimum)
May 15 through Sept 30, 2007- $1800/week, inclusive; $350/night (4-night min)
(Thanksgiving, Xmas, New Years) $2000/week; $400/night (4-night min)
$300 Guarantee & Deposit. Balance due upon arrival.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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